Nursing at Herzing University-Akron

Akron, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
83 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
83
Optimistic
83
Base Case
80
Pessimistic
Earnings $75,774/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk High (39% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)
ROI 14.5x earnings multiple
Ranked #320 of 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Nursing graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $780K $778K $687K
Earnings Multiple 14.5x 14.5x 12.8x
Probability of Field Employment 87% 86% 64%
DegreeOutlook Score 83 83 80

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$53,680
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$81,280
-51% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,573
4.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$81,525
8% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $75,774/yr, Nursing graduates from Herzing University-Akron land near the $75,273 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Nursing programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Nursing's typical career paths, with 39% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 12% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $27,573 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #320 of 990 Nursing programs, Herzing University-Akron scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $81,525 are relatively flat compared to the $75,774 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About Herzing University-Akron

With 94% of applicants admitted, Herzing University-Akron prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 378 students in Akron, OH. With 78% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Nurse anesthetists $223,210/yr
Nurse practitioners $129,210/yr
Nurse midwives $128,790/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Nursing at Herzing University-Akron?
This program scores 83/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Nursing nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.
Will AI replace Nursing careers?
With 39% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $686,995 in decade earnings vs $780,373 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →